Intimate examination

An intimate examination is a physical examination for medical purposes that includes examination of female breasts, the genitalia, or the rectum of a patient. Such examinations can cause patients stress or embarrassment. Hospitals therefore employ strict policies relating to the provision of consent by the patient, the presence of chaperones at the examination, and the absence of other parties. [cite paper|format=PDF|url=http://www.whittington.nhs.uk/Documents/Intimate%20Examination%20and%20Chaperoning_1905.pdf|date=July 2003|author=Kath Evans|publisher=Whittington Hospital NHS Trust|title=INTIMATE EXAMINATION, PROCEDURE, CARE & CHAPERONING POLICY] [cite journal|title=School pupil allowed to observe intimate examination|author=Helen Barratt|url=http://www.studentbmj.com/issues/01/10/news/361a.php|journal=studentBMJ|date=October 2001|volume=09|pages=357–398|publisher=BMJ Publishing Group Ltd]

Sexual and BDSM connotations

Intimate examinations are eroticized by some people as part of medical fetishism, and as such are a common service offered by professional dominants.

An intimate examination can form part of a scene in medical play where the dominant inflicts one or more embarrassing and humiliating quasi-medical procedures on the submissive. These may include an examination of the anus or vagina with a speculum, and handling and twisting of the penis and testicles. This may be a prelude to masturbation or administration of an enema. The sub may be placed in bondage beforehand. [http://www.informedconsent.co.uk/dictionary/Intimate_examination/]

See also

* Breast examination
* Pelvic examination
* Rectal examination
* Scrotal examination
* Vaginal examination
* Body cavity search

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